I use Inkscape on Mac OS X although I have used it on Linux as well. I have a Linux computer for if my Mac goes down and also to see where Linux is at. I am eventually going to switch over to entirely open source software for all my needs - mostly design oriented.
One of the big things I look for in programs is export file formats that are open and Internet standards. I use PNG, SWF, and PDF for graphics. I have to make sure things work in all major browsers including Internet Explorer (other ones would be Firefox, Opera, and Safari/Konqueror). I also like to put things in multiple formats for those who are unwilling to download plugins. I also want the PDFs and SWF to work in other viewers other than the Adobe viewers like Preview and Kghostview. I also try to work at least one major version behind and need it to work on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Another thing I look for is the ability to draw freehand the outline and then choose a fill. One of the things Inkscape can't do as far as I could get it to do is the ability to use the Calligraphy tool and be able to join the outline together and be able to have a fill on it. I haven't figured out how to do Bezier curves so any of those capabilities are beyond my ability. I would like to learn more about node editing - that could be useful. I recently used the star tool to do some Islamic geometric designs and it was very capable. I also often apply Photoshop Elements filters on the design after I use Inkscape or another vector drawing program, so it would be nice if Inkscape could simulate watercolor and oil painting natural media and still be able to export all of the effects into a completely vector format like vector PDF or vector SWF or the SVG if it works in Firefox and Opera.
Here are some examples of some of my most recent work
http://benjamin-newton.net/ministries/asia
Jon A. Cruz wrote:
On Mar 25, 2006, at 9:25 PM, Benjamin Huot wrote:
Is there any way to save Inkscape drawings in SVG tiny format as that is the only kind of SVG support in current releases of Opera and Firefox?
If not, is this something that might be added in the near future.
http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/SVG_Tiny_Compliance
Two of the things missing in Inkscape at the moment are SVG Fonts and also animation. However, Firefox is also currently missing these, so they probably wouldn't be blockers for you.
There is an intent to tweak the UI to allow for different "target profiles", to facilitate authoring to specific subsets or platforms. First on the list to target would be SVG Tiny. So whenever it is that time permits, Tiny will be at the top of that list.
Also... there's been a lot of interest in getting at least some Animation going soon, and SVG Tiny's animation is what would probably done first.
I would like to migrate away from SWF to SVG for vector web graphics, but I need some browser support.
Hang out and lend a hand. Even if you can't code, just helping us get details of where Inkscape isn't yet filling your needs would be a major contribution. I'm probably most interested in the UI targeting stuff, so getting into the Jabber chat room some evening PST would be good.
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